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V473 KJX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 KJX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 100,383 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear outer sill/wheel arch corroded

offside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside rear outer sill corroded

some corrosion to both sides front chassis

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light not working

nearside front chassis corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corrode

offside front tyre perished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 94,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre brake light not working

long hand brake travel

nearside front chassis corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corrode

offside front tyre perished

offside rear caliper lever not returning to stop

Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,482 miles

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

general corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2012 89,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre treads starting to split outer shoulder

exhaust system heavily corroded

front and rear, brakes and suspension components corroded

general corrosion developing under vehicle

main, longitudinal fuel pipe corroded

no engine oil. 2 ltr added

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,864 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 87,854 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,393 miles

grease on all brake pipes

Fail 14 Jul 2010 86,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

grease on all brake pipes

handbrake travel high

rear discs slightly pitted

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 76,586 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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V473 KJX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V473 KJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V473 KJX registered?

V473 KJX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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